Articles by Shirley Pulawski

Shirley is a staff writer for MyBankTracker who covers personal finance trends, money habits, mortgages and foreclosures. Education: B.S. in Environmental Science from SUNY Empire State College.

How to Calculate Your True Net Worth What is your net worth and how is it calculated? Learn about how you can calculate your net worth in simple terms and steps. Do You Have to Report Income Earned From a Hobby? Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Do You Have to Report Income Earned From a Hobby? Making extra money by putting skills and talents to use on the side has become a... When Married Couples Should File Taxes Separately Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski When Married Couples Should File Taxes Separately There are a lot of tax advantages for married couples to file their taxes jointly.... How to Study Abroad Without Breaking the Bank Money and finance tips to save money and have a great experience traveling or studying abroad, Best advice for study abroad students. Should You Save for Retirement or for Your Kids' College? Should adults save for retirement or kids college funds? How to set goals to save for retirement and college using a 529 plan; how to choose which to do. Money Mistakes You Can't Make in Your 40s Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Money Mistakes You Can't Make in Your 40s Many of us thought tomorrow would never come, but tomorrow is here, and if you’re... Downsizing a Home: Is it Right for You? Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Downsizing a Home: Is it Right for You? Is the McMansion feeling too large and costly to maintain? Maybe the kids are... How to Fix Bad Credit Score with Secured Credit Cards What everyone should know about secured credit cards for people with bad credit. Tips about secured credit cards and rebuilding a credit score. Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Tips You Should Know What is an IRA? Tips about IRAs, the difference between Roth and traditional, how to save money on taxes deferred through individual retirement accounts. 6 Critical Steps to Take Before Searching for a Mortgage Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski 6 Critical Steps to Take Before Searching for a Mortgage The real estate market is up in many areas, while interest rates remain...